Junior Publicist

About the role

BPM-PR is a full-service PR firm with a global media reach. We provide national and international public relations services across all industries from A to Z. We are renowned for our ability to keep our clients' names top of mind for consumers within the press.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic PR campaigns to meet client objectives and goals.
• Liaise on a daily basis with clients, in-house publicists, and the media.
• Outreach to build new relationships and network within the media.
• Monitor the media, including newspapers, magazines, journals, broadcasts, newswires, television, and blogs, for opportunities for clients.
• Monitor the media for closed media placements.
• Use system databases and systems to pull researched media lists and continuously online research for new build new media relationships.
• Work as part of a department account team to develop client proposals and implement PR activity strategies.
• Create monthly PR plans and strategies to guide campaign execution and ensure alignment with client goals.
• Create timely media angles and pitches for responsive news, leveraging current events and trends to secure media coverage.
• Manage and track media samples, ensuring accurate inventory, timely distribution, and effective follow-up on all samples.
• Communicate daily with the team to coordinate efforts, share updates, and effectively manage client workloads.
• Prepare regular client reports and attend client meetings.
• Create press releases and pitch letters, crafting compelling narratives to attract media attention and secure coverage for clients.
• Aid in researching, writing, and distributing press releases to targeted media.
• Promote news stories and features to the media.
• Collate, analyze, and evaluate incoming media coverage.
• Ensure all media coverage is correct and communicate media placements ongoing to clients.
• Absorb, manage, and promote client events to media and networks.
• Cook up and manage client sample mailings.
• Undertake research for client strategy, press releases, media strategies, and present to potential new clients.
• Prepare regular client reports and attend client meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in public relations or journalism, with a focus on media relations.
• Proven track record of securing high-profile media placements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong media relationships and contacts across various industries.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and brand building.
• Proficiency in media monitoring and measurement tools.
• Experience with crisis communication and issues management is a plus.
• Agency experience is required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including Health, Vision, Dental, and 401K.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Work with a diverse range of clients and industries.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Pay

$38,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Schedule

Flexible work from home options available.